Twin City Ambulance is proud to be a regional sponsor of the WHALE Child Safety Seat Occupant Identification Program.

What is the WHALE Program?

The WHALE (We Have A Little Emergency) Program
car seat safety program was developed by Connie Day, a caregiver from Virginia. In the event of an automobile accident that incapacitates the adult driver and passengers, rescue personnel can have a difficult time identifying any children riding in car safety seats. Sometimes, the adults may not be related to the
child passenger, which makes obtaining important information about the child difficult or impossible. In such a situation, WHALE can make a considerable difference, possibly saving a life.

How does it work?

One Informational Label attached to the rear of the car seat provides important information about that child in the seat, such as name, date of birth, medical history, and who to contact in case of an emergency. If placed on the back of the seat, this label will not be visible from outside of the vehicle, thus ensuring the privacy of these personal facts.

Two WHALE Car Seat Stickers, attached to the sides of the safety seat, and two WHALE Vehicle Stickers, attached to the rear side windows of the vehicle, depict the WHALE logo and alert rescuers that the vehicle occupants participate in the program.

Even if the local emergency personnel or fire department does not implement the program, it is important that they are aware of the WHALE program, since participating passengers may travel through the area.

What is included in a WHALE Program Kit?

Each WHALE Kit includes the informational label, car seat and vehicle stickers, and a Program brochure with instructions for parents or guardians, all packaged in a clear plastic sleeve.

A message from your little person:

Hey, I'm just a little person. I don't know my name, address, phone number or how to reach any of my relatives. Please help assist me by adding WHALE stickers to my child safety seat. In the event of an accident, the emergency personnel will have my name and knowledge of how to reach someone who really knows my special needs! Thanks again for loving and caring about me.

Whale Program Packet Request Form for New York State residents.  (Form will open in new window, close form window to return here)

If you would like a Whale Program Packet but do not live in New York State, or to become a regional program sponsor,  please visit http://www.colorfullyyours.com/.